The world's number three car manufacturer said it will notify customers and update the software for free.

It stresses the fault may only occur in in certain "rare circumstances."

GM received a report in May 2014 suggesting that a 2014 Chevrolet Silverado truck's front airbag and seatbelt did not deploy.

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AFFECTED: The Cadillac Escalade 2015-2017 is one of the models being recalled

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Britain’s flashiest tourist has arrived in London with a fleet of GOLD cars worth more than £1 million. The young man recently flew into the UK from Saudi Arabia with a number of his friends. But instead of taking the tube or taxis, he decided to fly a number of outlandish cars across for travelling around the capital

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A gold Lamborghini Huracan pictured outside of the Dorchester Hotel

Detroit, Michigan based manufacturers produce cars in 37 countries under 12 brands including Vauxhall and Chevrolet.

The company have announced the vehicles which are affected by the software fault after an investigation in June.